Isoeugenol
Level 4 — Significant concerns
Isoeugenol is a other additive listed in the FDA food-additive database.
Also: FEMA-GRAS flavouring
Where you'll see it
drinks, gum, baked goods (FEMA-GRAS flavouring usage)
What the research says
US National Toxicology Program study found 'clear' evidence isoeugenol caused liver cancer in mice — 80% of male mice treated developed liver tumours. FEMA (the flavour industry self-regulator) kept isoeugenol's GRAS status by arguing US daily per-capita intake is ~2,000x lower than the study dose.
[ultra-processed-people] US National Toxicology Program study found 'clear' evidence isoeugenol caused liver cancer in mice — 80% of male mice treated developed liver tumours. FEMA (the flavour industry self-regulator) kept isoeugenol's GRAS status by arguing US daily per-capita intake is ~2,000x lower than the study dose.
Regulatory status
- Notes: From enrichment source only, not in Winter Dictionary
Sources
- Ultra-Processed People (van Tulleken) — Chapter 15: Dysregulatory bodies: This study found 'clear' evidence that isoeugenol caused liver cancer in mice — 80 per cent of the male mice treated had liver tumours